Why do the faithful.... - Think Atheist2015-03-31T22:08:08Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/why-do-the-faithful?commentId=1982180%3AComment%3A699364&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEverybody needs to feel that…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-06-11:1982180:Comment:7000662011-06-11T17:06:13.378ZUnTardedhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/RobertKentSpresser
Everybody needs to feel that they are part of something. I live in this dirtwater stinkhole named Cumberland Maryland. I understand the need to hook up with likeminded people. When I lived on the west coast I was a member of Atheist United at CFIW. The nearest hookup is FRESH in Fredrick MD that is half a tank of gas away. I can't afford it. This is the best atheist community on the internet. I feel that I belong here.
Everybody needs to feel that they are part of something. I live in this dirtwater stinkhole named Cumberland Maryland. I understand the need to hook up with likeminded people. When I lived on the west coast I was a member of Atheist United at CFIW. The nearest hookup is FRESH in Fredrick MD that is half a tank of gas away. I can't afford it. This is the best atheist community on the internet. I feel that I belong here. It gives them a feeling of se…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-06-10:1982180:Comment:6994402011-06-10T22:28:49.600Z3equ3cp1fsw0nhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/xn/detail/u_3equ3cp1fsw0n
<p>It gives them a feeling of security, is one main reason. I'm not sure why that is, since the Bible says God makes it to rain on the rich as well as the poor. I think they may just get a general feeling of "I'm doing the right thing." I think it may have a lot to do with childhood indoctrination.</p>
<p>It gives them a feeling of security, is one main reason. I'm not sure why that is, since the Bible says God makes it to rain on the rich as well as the poor. I think they may just get a general feeling of "I'm doing the right thing." I think it may have a lot to do with childhood indoctrination.</p> Many of us were born into a f…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-06-10:1982180:Comment:6993772011-06-10T20:48:44.658ZUnTardedhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/RobertKentSpresser
Many of us were born into a faith. We had had no choice. When I was 10 I started having doubts. At 13 I knew my religion was bullshit. At 18 I knew that ALL religion was bull. At 25 I declared myself an Atheist. One thing I learned in my dealings with religion is there are a lot of people just going thru the motions. There are many more Atheists than the polls indicate.
Many of us were born into a faith. We had had no choice. When I was 10 I started having doubts. At 13 I knew my religion was bullshit. At 18 I knew that ALL religion was bull. At 25 I declared myself an Atheist. One thing I learned in my dealings with religion is there are a lot of people just going thru the motions. There are many more Atheists than the polls indicate. I agree with you Brian. Your…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2011-06-10:1982180:Comment:6993642011-06-10T20:38:29.787ZDon Seavershttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/DonSeavers
<p>I agree with you Brian. Your last statement, saying that expecting a reward for what you have done is a contradiction to what the bible says. Seems that there arent many things from the bible that dont have a contradiction.</p>
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<p>Social acceptance is another reason why i think most believers hold on to religion. Like most of these stories I've been hearing about upcoming High School graduates mentioning the prayers being said during the ceremony and being outcasted because they are…</p>
<p>I agree with you Brian. Your last statement, saying that expecting a reward for what you have done is a contradiction to what the bible says. Seems that there arent many things from the bible that dont have a contradiction.</p>
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<p>Social acceptance is another reason why i think most believers hold on to religion. Like most of these stories I've been hearing about upcoming High School graduates mentioning the prayers being said during the ceremony and being outcasted because they are a non-believer.</p>